KNOWLEDGE HUB
Welcome to the Knowledge Hub, the information resource for the finishes and interiors sector. Our easy-to-use online library contains a wide variety of material, drawn from a broad range of sources. The Knowledge Hub is constantly expanding, with up-to-date and topical material added on a regular basis.
Some information is restricted and only accessible to FIS members. Not an FIS member?
Technical
Technical support including advisory service, technical notes and guides
Organisational Capability Toolkit
FIS Quality Framework: Product Process People (PPP)
Building Safety Act Toolkit
This toolkit will assist members with compliance of the Building Safety Act
Business and Legal Toolkit
Information to help you manage your business such as policies and procedures
Sustainability Toolkit
Sustainability information including measuring plasterboard waste in the sector
Health and Safety Toolkit
Health and safety information including policies and health and safety toolbox
Digital Construction Toolkit
Helping you navigate through the confusion and find the digital tools that work for your business.
Acoustic Verification Scheme
Classification of configurable meeting pods and acoustic verification scheme for operable walls and glazed partitions
BSI Standards
British Standards relevant to the fit-out and finishes sector, along with free access for FIS SME Contractors Members to the top 100 fit-out standards.
Support for specifiers
Technical and product advice for specifiers.
Knowledge News
Delay to abolishing CE Marking, but flip flopping on test and assessments creates more uncertainty
In a recent revised announcement UK Government confirmed that the deadline for ending recognition of the CE mark has been extended to 30 June 2025. This was welcome news ahead of the New Year, albeit at the eleventh hour as it alleviated any concerns around immediate...
Circular letter regarding revisions to Approved Document B
Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations is the first cornerstone of compliance. There are a number of Approved Documents for England which provide guidance and Approved Document (AD) B1 and B2 provide specific advice for Dwellings (B1) and Buildings other...
FIS issues guidance on fire door openings – limitations of testing
In response to queries highlighted at the “getting it right” seminar earlier this year, and with the assistance of our members we have drafted a short technical note to help raise awareness of the restrictions on minimum nib sizes between and around fire rated doorset...
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